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It's About Time

Volcanic Hazards: Airborne Debris

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Pupils interpret maps and graph data related to volcanic ash. Then they analyze the importance of wind speed and the dangers of the ash to both life, air temperature, and technology. 
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Center for Educational Technologies

Nasa Classroom of the Future: Yellowstone Fires

For Students 9th - 10th
Information and activities enhance student exploration of wildfire ecology and human interventions in Yellowstone National Park, and provide a background for land use management studies.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Yellowstone Webcams

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Many webcams are aimed at the geysers in Yellowstone National Park. Watch one in real time!
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PBS

Pbs Teachers:yellowstone: Yellowstone Food Web

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Investigate the interdependence of wildlife in the Yellowstone ecosystem and draw an ecosystem showing the interdependence of life forms.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Yellowstone National Park Kids Website

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This official Yellowstone National Park Kids Website is filled with activities for children of all ages.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Yellowstone National Park

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover everything you ever wanted to know about Yellowstone National Park through this National Park website. This site provides links to historical facts, planning a trip, maps and more.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Yellowstone Scavenger Hunt

For Students 9th - 10th
In order to complete this internet hunt on Yellowstone, students must peruse through the park's website to find the answers to the questions. A very interesting hunt and one that students will be sure to enjoy!
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Other

Yellowstone.net: Introduction to the Geysers of Yellowstone

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides some history and information about Yellowstone Park and its geysers.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers:yellowstone: Let's Go! Virtual Yellowstone Tour

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Define the terms geyser, mud pot, hot springs, erosion and uplift. Identify the geologic wonders of Yellowstone National Park and write a description of the geologic features to be included on a map for a self-guided tour for park visitors.
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National Wildlife Federation

National Wildlife Federation: Wild Places: Yellowstone National Park

For Students 9th - 10th
Description of the unique features and qualities of Yellowstone National Park, including its plant and animal life.
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Other

Wolf Recovery Foundation: Wolves

For Students 9th - 10th
A very detailed portrayal of wolves and their social life from a Native American point of view: also looks at the wolf's reintroduction into Yellowstone.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Yellowstone National Park: Hot Springs and How They Work

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes how hot springs came about and provides links to information about Emerald Springs and Norris Geyser Basin.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Mapping the National Parks

For Students 9th - 10th
A rich and historically significant collection of maps of various national parks throughout the United States. Features special sections on Yellowstone, Acadia, the Grand Canyon and the Smoky Mountains. Includes historical photographs of...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Answers to Exploration Questions: Volcanoes

For Students 9th - 10th
A site answering questions such as volcano type, how scientist predict eruptions, and how scientist know hot spots exist in Yellowstone National Park.
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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Woods Hole Oceanography Institute: Bacteria at Hydrothermal Vents

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover more about the thermophiles (bacteria) that live in hydrothermal vents ranging from the ocean floor to Yellowstone hotsprings.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Mapping the National Parks

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection documents the history, cultural aspects and geological formations of areas that eventually became National Parks.
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Glenbow Museum

Glenbow Museum: Blackfoot Culture and History

For Students 9th - 10th
A good description of the culture of the Blackfoot from pre-contact to present time. Read about the importance of the buffalo and the treaties which took away the Blackfoot land.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Wyoming

For Students 3rd - 5th
Come and find out why so many people travel to see "Old Faithful." Do you know which state has the smallest population? Use this site to discover the unique characteristics of Wyoming.
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Other

Ellen's Place: Thomas Moran, Artist of the Mountains

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical overview of Thomas Moran, renowned artist of western landscape paintings. Includes gallery of artwork.
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Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: Geysers

For Students K - 1st
Interesting information about geysers including where they are located and how they are formed and erupt.

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